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How Backscatter X-ray Systems Work
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Do you know how backscatter X-ray systems work? Find out how backscatter X-ray systems work in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.
5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
Can You Name These Continental Breakfast Dishes?
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What's the best part of staying at a hotel? Super comfy bathrobes and mints on your pillow! What's the second-best part? Continental breakfast! Grab some butter and jelly and see what you can identify!
Can You Identify These Film Directors From an Image?
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Whether you look at films as an escape or as an opportunity to expand your compassion and understanding of the world, they wouldn't be possible without the brilliant minds of the directors who created them. How familiar are you with the directors who shaped the film industry?
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Introduction to the 1960s Pontiac Firebird
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Built off of a Chevy Camaro chassis, the Pontiac Firebird would go on to become a legendary muscle car. Discover the story of the Pontiac Firebird.
How Mardi Gras Works
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HowStuffWorks takes a fun-filled trip to New Orleans to learn all about the roots, traditions and current practices of Mardi Gras.
How Ninja Work
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Get a load of this: ninja fact, ninja fiction, and some of the most clever, terrifying weapons used by the shadowy mercenaries of ancient Japan. Find out the true story of the ninja.
Do You Know What State These Christmas Traditions Are From?
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Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift giving ... most yuletide traditions are familiar around the country. But there are some pretty peculiar ones that you'll only find in particular states. Scroll down to test your knowledge!